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Robert Smalls Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 491 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 23, 2012

My son is in his 2nd year at Robert Smalls. He loves it! He has been on the honor roll the entire time. Teachers are always willing to stay after school for extra help if he needs it. We get newsletters every week telling us what's going on. Awesome teachers and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2011

This school has some really dedicated folks - the principals, APs, guidance, teachers, school improvement folks, parents and students. Looking forward to hearing more great things about Robert Smalls students.


Posted May 17, 2011

I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN! I HAVE HAD ALOT OF PROBLEMS IN THE ONE YEAR THAT MY CHILD HAS GONE TO ROBERTS SMALLS. I HAVE ALL THE TEACHERS EMAILS AND WORK NUMBERS AND YET I ONLY EVER HEAR FROM 2 OF THEM. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET AHOLD OF THE PRINCIPAL OR ANY OF THE TEACHERS DURING SCHOOL HOURS. WHY IS THIS? ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TEACHER HAS CALLED ME BECAUSE OF MY CHILD INTERUPTING CLASS BUT I HAVE TO WAIT FOR SCHOOL TO BE OUT TO BE ABLE TO REACH HER.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2010

The school does an excellent job of encouraging good behavior. Students get caught in making "GOOD CHOICES" and are rewarded with RAP stickers. After they earn a specific number of stickers they get to attend the "GENERALS" LOUNGE. They also do an excellent job of encouraging parent/family involvement through their various and creative FAMILY nights - SCIENCE NIGHT, HUMANITIES NIGHT, THE ARTS NIGHT(Holiday Hoopla) etc. The office staff are kind, helpful and pleasant when you visit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2007

There are technology classes and lunch is 30 minutes long.


Posted July 16, 2007

not too pleased. Kids only get 23 minutes for lunch! do not feel school is safe enough. no computer or technology classes offered. Beaufort county schools are the worst! no field trips offered!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2007

My son attended RS this year and had an outstanding experience. Progress reports went out every 2 weeks and parents were mandated to sign them. If I needed to contact a teacher, I just e-mailed them and instantly received a reply. There were plenty of opportunities for volunteer work, there were fliers sent out constantly asking for parents to help. I feel my son received an excellent education, one teacher even switched him to a different class because he felt my son needed to be more challenged. Parental involvement in any school is a must. Kids need to be monitored by both teachers and parents. Teachers teach, parents parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2007

Robert Smalls is very great. There are many nice students there. I dropped my purse one day in the hall and two students picked it up. I went to each class and every student was very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2006

I have been very pleased with the classes my daughter is taking, their level of challenge and homework. She is doing very well and loves her teachers. My concern is the lack of contreol maintained over the children between classes. The few times I have been in the school during the dayI have seen kids running and horsing around, without any hint of worry. They are not being held accountable for their behavior. This needs to be firmly addressed and corrected.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2005

I couldn't agree more with the previous review. Control seems to be a major issue as well. I went to a conference right after school was let out and was almost knocked to the ground by students running at full speed down the hall ways, not a teacher in sight. A whole lot different from when I was in middle school. -Concerned Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2005

The quality of the education received is directly dependent on parental involvement. Push communication with teachers, because it won't happen automatically! This school is bad about communicating with parents and planning conferences last minute so that you can't possibly attend. Discipline is an issue because there are kids there that don't want to be there. They make it harder for everyone else. The school has a lot of security workers, and a fairly good system for communication with each other. I just really had issues with how little communication and opportunities for parental involvement the school has. I even asked HOW I could help, how I could volunteer, but it fell on deaf ears.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

185 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

159 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
57%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
African-American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Subsidized meals54%
Full-pay meals79%
Disabled21%
Not disabled65%
English language learners30%
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant60%

Math

All Students67%
Female67%
Male66%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled26%
Not disabled72%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant67%

Science

All Students53%
Female53%
Male53%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals48%
Full-pay meals67%
Disabled23%
Not disabled59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%

Social Studies

All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students61%
Female73%
Male51%
African-American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled6%
Not disabled70%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant61%

Math

All Students64%
Female65%
Male64%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay meals73%
Disabled6%
Not disabled73%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students63%
Female61%
Male64%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled6%
Not disabled70%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant63%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female71%
Male54%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled19%
Not disabled68%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students60%
Female67%
Male54%
African-American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White74%
Subsidized meals51%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled13%
Not disabled65%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant60%

Math

All Students53%
Female54%
Male53%
African-American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Subsidized meals44%
Full-pay meals78%
Disabled13%
Not disabled57%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant53%

Science

All Students57%
Female54%
Male60%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant57%

Social Studies

All Students57%
Female64%
Male51%
African-American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant57%

Writing

All Students60%
Female75%
Male47%
African-American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White77%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals82%
Disabled12%
Not disabled66%
English language learners54%
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African-American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Subsidized meals90%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 54% 39%
White 36% 53%
Hispanic 9% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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43 Wk Alston Rd
Beaufort, SC 29906
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Phone: (843) 322-2535

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